Automatically Create Subtasks in Asana from Linear Issues
A complex Linear issue arrives and Notis automatically creates an Asana subtask framework. You inherit built-in structure instead of blank canvas anxiety.
Trigger
Issue Created Trigger
Triggered when a new issue is created.
Action
Create subtask
Creates a new asana subtask under an existing parent task (`task gid`); `due on` and `due at` are mutually exclusive and cannot be set simultaneously.
Why this helps
Complex work without internal structure feels overwhelming. Manually breaking issues into subtasks drains cognitive energy before you even start working.
- Complex issues automatically arrive with step-by-step structure
- Reduce cognitive load by eliminating the 'where do I start' problem
- Track progress at the subtask level for better visibility
- Establish consistent work breakdown across your team
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Linear and Asana to Notis.
- 2Ask Notis: 'When a new Linear issue arrives, create an Asana subtask with typical steps' or use the portal.
- 3Notis sets the trigger to 'Linear Issue Created' and the action to 'Create Subtask'.
- 4Specify your standard subtask structure (e.g., Analysis > Design > Implementation > Review).
- 5Create a new Linear issue and verify the Asana task includes your subtask framework.
Questions about this workflow
Can I customize the subtask steps for different issue types?
Yes. Specify in your prompt: 'For bug issues, create subtasks: Reproduce, Diagnose, Fix, Test. For features, use: Design, Build, Test, Deploy.'
What if an issue only needs one subtask?
Your prompt can include conditional logic: 'Only create subtasks for high-priority or complex issues; skip simple ones.'
Can I assign subtasks to different team members?
Yes. Specify assignee rules in your prompt based on subtask type or team specialization. Notis assigns automatically.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Linear to Asana. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Linear triggers
Asana actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Add Followers to Task
Tool to add followers to a task in asana. use this tool when you need to add one or more users as followers to a specific task. this will notify them of updates to the task.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Add Supporting Relationship to Goal
Tool to add a supporting goal relationship to a goal. use when you want to link a project, task, portfolio, or another goal as a supporting resource to a specific goal in asana.
Comment Received Trigger
Triggered when a comment is received.
Add task to section
Adds an existing task to a section, optionally positioning it before or after another task in that section; if no position is specified, the task is added to the end.
Issue Created Trigger
Triggered when a new issue is created.
Create Allocation
Creates a new allocation. use when you need to schedule or assign a specific amount of a user's time per week to a task or project within a defined period.
Issue Updated Trigger
Triggered when an issue is updated. For example labels are changed, issue status is changed, etc.
Create a project
Creates a new asana project, requiring either a `workspace` or `team` gid for association, and returns the full project details.
Private Team Comment Created
Fires when a new comment is posted on an issue in a private Linear team (polled with the connected user's token).
Create a tag in a workspace
Creates a new tag, with properties like name and color defined in the request body, within a specific asana workspace (using `workspace gid`); this tag helps categorize tasks, is confined to the workspace, and is not automatically applied to tasks.
Private Team Issue Created
Fires when a new issue appears in a private Linear team (polled with the connected user's token).
Create task in asana with specific details
Creates a new asana task; requires 'workspace', 'parent', or 'projects' for association, and 'followers', 'projects', 'tags' are set only at creation.
Private Team Issue Properties Updated
Fires when properties on an issue change in a private Linear team (polled with the connected user's token).
Create Attachment for Task
Tool to upload an attachment to a task. use when you need to attach a file to a specific task in asana.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Linear and Asana, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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